So I've been called out. I had my first comment yesterday stating that during their fight for independence in the Netherlands, Protestants were under oppression in England. I love reading about history but am no History major myself or professional so I appriciate the comment. I remember that happening but I focus on items that interest me. Which is why I've focused on the Netherlands area. So I guess I'll go into it a little more.
The Netherlands have always been a very open and free society to live. Think Amsterdam today. In a way I guess you could compare it to Las Vegas or New Orleans. So I have no doubt that some Protestants moved to the Netherlands to escape the oppression and help fuel the independence. People or all walks of life, races, and religions were welcomed. This accepting attitude helped to fuel the competition between England and the Dutch in the 17 and 18th centuries as they raced to gain a trade monopoly over each other. This ties in nice with why I'm going to NY and I'll explain why tomorrow.
Interestingly enough, Queen Elizabeth I of England aided the Dutch in their war against Spain. IN 1585 she sent 7,500 troops to help. The 80 years war of independence from Spain was broken up into two parts. The first 50 were primarily between Spain and the Netherlands while the last 30 broke out accross all of Europe becoming known as the 30 years war (Very creative name). It wasn't until the Peace of Westphalia was signed in 1648 that the provinces were confirmed as independent from Spain and Germany. Thank you Purple Panther.
The Netherlands have always been a very open and free society to live. Think Amsterdam today. In a way I guess you could compare it to Las Vegas or New Orleans. So I have no doubt that some Protestants moved to the Netherlands to escape the oppression and help fuel the independence. People or all walks of life, races, and religions were welcomed. This accepting attitude helped to fuel the competition between England and the Dutch in the 17 and 18th centuries as they raced to gain a trade monopoly over each other. This ties in nice with why I'm going to NY and I'll explain why tomorrow.
Interestingly enough, Queen Elizabeth I of England aided the Dutch in their war against Spain. IN 1585 she sent 7,500 troops to help. The 80 years war of independence from Spain was broken up into two parts. The first 50 were primarily between Spain and the Netherlands while the last 30 broke out accross all of Europe becoming known as the 30 years war (Very creative name). It wasn't until the Peace of Westphalia was signed in 1648 that the provinces were confirmed as independent from Spain and Germany. Thank you Purple Panther.
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